Armed with nothing but a magical yet ambitiously violent shield, a lonely orphan stumbles headfirst into Sunderaine’s never-ending war between the Light and Dark. Elves vs. Orcs. Wizards vs. Common Sense. Dragons vs. Literally Everyone. And caught dead-center? D'ORC. With a wholly inconvenient doomsday prophecy, the half dwarf, half orc—all D'ORC—is fated to end the world. Soon, every human, elf, goblin, dwarf, Snargletooth, Necroid, Ice Giant, Trauma Llama, and at least three other unpronounceable magical creatures, will know his name and want him dead. There will also be a chicken. Join fan-favorite artist BRETT BEAN (I HATE FAIRYLAND, DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL THE CROCODILE), colorist JEAN-FRAN OIS BEAULIEU (I HATE FAIRYLAND), and letterer NATE PIEKOS (MINOR THREATS) for a hilarious high-fantasy romp perfect for fans of CONAN, LORD OF THE RINGS, and of course, GERT's deadpan humor.
CGC Graded 9.6 (Near Mint+) | Certified Authentic & Protected
This copy of Dorc #1 Cover A (Brett Bean, 1st Printing) has been professionally evaluated, graded, and encapsulated by CGC (Certified Guaranty Company)—the gold standard in third-party comic book grading.
What a 9.6 Means: A CGC grade of 9.6 Near Mint+ places this issue in elite condition—just a fraction away from perfection. The book is vibrant, incredibly sharp, and flat, displaying only microscopic manufacturing or handling flaws (such as a tiny spine stress line or minor corner fold visible only upon tight scrutiny).
Guaranteed Authenticity: CGC experts independently verify that the book is an original 1st printing and confirm the condition before sealing it.
Permanent Preservation: Housed in CGC’s archival-quality, tamper-evident plastic shell ("slab"), this heavy-duty casing protects the book from dust, moisture, physical wear, and handling damage—ensuring its high-grade state remains preserved indefinitely.
